Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

And then getting some chunky, chunky tyres. Already running 35mm Schwalbe Marathons but may go even bigger if possible.

I have various sizes of 'chunky' ( non-knobbly ) tyres you can try for size, if you like. 38mm, 47mm, 54mm & 64mm, I think.

Cheers fella. You're in Norwich though, and I'm stuck here in grey old London.

I fancy 40mm and shiny metal 'guards. Potholes - what potholes?

Cheap as chips 42mm commuter tyre?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/continental-contact-ii-city-tyre/rp-prod123452

Off topic but what do you think of the bike?

The one in the link is the perfect size for my Gf and wondering if it would be well suited to a bit of cycle touring we have planned in Holland this summer, looks ideal.

How do you rate it?

I picked up a pair of ther predecessors mid tour (city contact I think)

Really impressed with them, rolled well and sturdy. Can't go wrong with conti city tyres IMO.

I love it. That sale price is half of what mine would've been new. There are no components where they've skimped excessively. Alfine hub is great (just make sure to adjust it (super simple process) a couple of times as the cable stretches or it jumps out of gear ALL the time). Paint job is tasteful. Do it.

My review is still around if you can be bothered to read my waffle: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/recreational-cycling/11744366/Genesis-Smithfield-review-a-commuters-friend.html

Ha! I have read that review already today, didn't make the link to your username. I enjoyed it, good work.

2 things I'm struggling to find out are the number of gears and a geo chart. From what I can find about them the top tube ctc tends to be 25mm longer than the seat tube but can't actually find sizing for a 50cm.

The Alfine SG501 it has is an 8 speed. I have one - it's great but as @Sparky said, make sure you keep an eye on the shifter adjustment and remember to back off the pressure as you shift.

Google: Lindarets x Wolf Tooth Tanpan

I just realised you can easily go for a 650b conversion and have fat rubber and mudguards for Yorkshire.

First option works, ie 9 speed mtb mech and 10 speed road shimano. That's what I use on my straggler (Ultegra 6600 shifters and XT mech).

Anyone who likes the look of my Argos, there is an awesome holdsworth for sale pretty cheap that would be the perfect functional fixed/SS with a couple of changes.

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/282210/#comment12802941

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Hyper-functional from @photoben
Whats the story with this special camera equipment rack?

EDIT: read the next post

Cheers. The suspension forks are trekking ones, which is perfect for taking bumps out the road. The rack is mounted to the frame via elastomers, so takes the buzz out, and gives a bit of bounce. Keeps my kit happy, and off my back.

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Cheers man. It was the answer to the question: How can I keep riding to jobs, but not carry my kit on my back as a) kit os getting bigger and heavier, b) my poor back, and c) wanting to turn up looking presentable and not with a sweaty back.

It works a treat. A few years ago I had a normal front rack attached to handlbars/forks, but the vibrations from the road bumped the kit around it shook the elements loose on some of my lenses and that was not cheap to repair! Proper happy with it.

Looks great Ben, but needs Mudguards!

Any updates on whether we can get the spcialized pizza racks in the UK yet??

I saw somone in a scandi country getting one so its possible

Loved this. The paint is rad, too.

But i'd be a bit concerned if the elements in my lenses could 'shake loose'.. shocked emoji

Never had a problem whilst carrying on my back, then I get a front rack (front axle to handlebars type), attach it to bike with 25c tires, and withing two months elements I had to repair my f2.8 70-200mm & f2.8 17-35mm, two heavy lenses with lots of elements. You can imagine how expensive that was. Too many bumps and vibrations from the road. Start carrying on my back again, no problem. If you are carrying kit on a rack I'd be careful.

I like this Rambler so much! This pick was saved to my desktop for ages.

Thats such a bummer! I have a couple of heavy glasses (wides, no teles) and I really abuse the crap out of my gear. Never had such a problem. Maybe the orientation of the lens would make a diff? If I had the opportunity I would probably make sure the lenses were stored and transported 'upright', apertures closed, zoomed out, and packed tightly in the cases to stop them rattling.

Then again I could just get a sick elastomer rack! Have you patented this idea? You should at least name it.

Yeah I wondered if the orientation contributed to it. However getting my kit off my back was the reason I set this bike up, so I can set the bag upright if needed (which I might do when I take the 70-200mm).

Not named it, probably should!

It's the 25mm that does it.

Need hybrid sizes tyres like 38mm.